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Chandra

I couldn’t resist this beauty (Alocasia Frydek) for $5! Any advice to keeping it alive & healthy? Do’s or Don’ts? I got it 3 days ago & haven’t re-potted it yet. It’s sitting next to my humidifier & is in bright indirect light (2 feet away from the window). I live in a colder climate (ND) so it’s going to be a challenge keeping it warm & humid. Should I mist it everyday? Has anyone ever gotten heat lamps for their plants in the winter? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!!

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  1. Kailyn Flick

    Alocasias are prone to fungus if you mist too often. I recommend getting a humidity/thermometer reader to keep next to them. They can acclimate to colder/ less humid environments. I would say be patient and repot in 50:50 perlite and sphagnum moss with a layer of Leca at the bottom and bottom water them to prevent over watering. You can wipe off the leaves with a damp paper towel or a microfiber rag to help it breathe better as well. Hope this helps!

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    • Chandra

      Thank you!

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